Tuesday 1 July 2014
News & features published on 1 July 2014
14-storey 'Music Box' tower on Union Street approved
Plans for a 14-storey tower in Union Street, including 55 homes and new premises for the London Centre of Contemporary Music, have been approved by Southwark councillors.
Globe Academy pupils sign up NKR shops to CitySafe havens scheme
Pupils at the Globe Academy in Harper Road have devised an Oyster card wallet which carries information about local shops which provide shelter for young people who feel vulnerable.
South Bank Business Improvement District approved
A new business improvement district (BID) for the South Bank will launch in October after businesses between Lambeth Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge voted in favour of the proposal.
Unicorn Theatre receives Arts Council funding boost
The Unicorn Theatre in Tooley Street, which specialises in performing arts for young audiences, has been given a 30 per cent boost to its public subsidy from Arts Council England.
Golden Jubilee Bridge turns yellow for Tour de France
The downstream Golden Jubilee Bridge between the South Bank and Charing Cross has had its lighting turned yellow to celebrate the Tour de France's return to London.
Monthly printed what's on guide 'in SE1' to cease publication
The publishers of 'in SE1' – the monthly local printed what's on guide – have announced that issue 193, for July 2014, will be the last. The London SE1 community website is unaffected by this decision.
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London Underground electrical control staff on picket line outside Palestra in Blackfriars Road earlier this evening pic.twitter.com/3cwZLcK2I2
RT @FOAF_Theatre: Free tomorrow afternoon? Head to #Blackfriars for #TrunkRoad #carnival by @EEALondon part of #BlackfriarsStories
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Tuesday recap: Tour de France, Unicorn Theatre, South Bank BID & closure of 'in SE1' printed publication london-se1.co.uk/date/2014-07-01
CraigLeGrice Oh London. This is why we love you :-) #london #river #thames #sunset instagram.com/p/p65f7KFjYu/
alunjohnhood Beautiful sunset over South London. Not necessarily worth breaking your jaw for, but lovely nonetheless pic.twitter.com/IpiEAuu4wQ
littlezaltz Simple, subtle, soothing #sunset @TheShardLondon tonight. #lovelondon pic.twitter.com/6aAknjrGKl
Councillors now considering scheme for 62 new homes in Valentine Place / Webber Street (see london-se1.co.uk/news/view/5908 )
"South Bank Tower redefines high-rise living through a blend of architecture and interior
design..." £3.35 million http://t.co/LgkFDebdVV
London Centre of Contemporary Music @lccmlondon plans to become creative media college inc writing & software devt london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7681
RT @HMCato: Even in the rain I love this city, just don't forget your umbrella. #shardview @shardview @ The View… http://t.co/S1K4loYjIx
@StewartLeadley @RVBoxShop This is next door to the old RocketVan shop. There's another story brewing about the arches ... stay tuned.
Just published - 14-storey 'Music Box' tower on Union Street approved goo.gl/fb/bsbQh
Southwark design & conservation manager Michael Tsoukaris says this building will be "a touchstone for the area". pic.twitter.com/QWaloutcDF
The scheme includes 55 flats & premises for London Centre of Contemporary Music
Councillors are about to consider 14-storey redevelopment of Octavia House on Union Street (opposite Travelodge)
angela_sasso Fantastic flight back into LON City Airport tonight. Flew right over the Shard!!!! #lonpicotd pic.twitter.com/h91BAOsd1H
Reporting tonight from Southwark planning committee where important decisions are being made re. Union Street and Valentine Place/Webber St
Guardian_local In Lambeth's one-party state, who will hold Labour councillors to account? @EdDavie asks gu.com/p/3qekq/tw
@AvondaleSq That story is from 2011. We'll be posting this year's details soon.
SE1 from the air instagram.com/p/p6jyOnNHfQ/ via @ale_fortuna
Great aerial picture of London Bridge and Borough instagram.com/p/p6jpKwtHe9/ via @ale_fortuna
Just published - @ARKGlobeAcademy pupils sign up New Kent Road shops to @CitySafeLDN havens scheme goo.gl/fb/ATMGO
In case you missed news this morning, our monthly printed publication is closing: goo.gl/fb/Us3rjJ We've got big plans for SE1 website
RT @twatterer: SE1ers, don’t throw yer old books away, deliver them to faraway eyes and minds —> http://t.co/u8rKpQNatC
Just published - South Bank Business Improvement District - Lambeth Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge - approved in ballot goo.gl/fb/Ab89M
Some kind of police drama on Blackfriars Road pic.twitter.com/dC8kuRTtDd
Just published - Tooley Street's @Unicorn_Theatre for children gets Arts Council funding boost goo.gl/fb/q9Rlub
Southwark planning committee tonight considering schemes in Union Street and Valentine Place
paudieaudi 40 technicians from the Blackfriars power control room which oversees power supply for the entire Tube network are due to walk out from 8pm.
Relish The first of our #RelishParks is open! Come and meet us today at Potters Fields Park, SE1 for free fibre-fast WiFi pic.twitter.com/56gUoiemEU
@dogandpot Tomorrow!
@zefrog Thanks :)
Just published - Golden Jubilee Bridge turns yellow for Tour de France goo.gl/fb/9g9E7
This wasn't intentional, but... pic.twitter.com/kvpyKEEI4k
M&S to open bigger food hall and clothes shop at Waterloo Station - current store closing for refurb pic.twitter.com/NZduyNm8DC via @SW_Trains
As we announce closure of printed publication - london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7676 - want to say big THANK YOU to @copyprintsltd of Borough High Street
Just published - Monthly printed what's on guide 'in SE1' to cease publication (SE1 website unaffected) goo.gl/fb/Us3rjJ
Captain_AMason Amazing morning flying a 38 meter dragon kite under Tower Bridge for a movie called how to train a dragon 2 pic.twitter.com/ajnWRNgAtP
KSDLondon Beautiful wildflowers growing in Bermondsey Spa Gardens outside Samye Dzong. Thank you @lb_southwark pic.twitter.com/PL2JlSd8rk
If you're near Blackfriars Road tomorrow, don't be surprised if you encounter a big green mechanical elephant http://t.co/V6rbspcwFs
RT @HallAnnie: Old & new - a view from #BoroughHighStreet #Southwark #TheShard #StGeorgeTheMartyr #LondonSkyline… http://t.co/DQFOpLT5Uv
Final day of @Waterloofestiv - good luck to all contestants in film score competition @BFI and Waterloo's Got Talent @stjohnswaterloo
RT @NewCutMarket: Kelly's shop directory list for New Cut 1840: http://t.co/QPwlxqTX6S
Want to open a pop-up shop in Waterloo? http://t.co/0fRSTjcWG1
alex_SE26 Just witnessed a police chase and arrest in Snowsfields. Impressive definitely awake now !! @se1
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